Tuesday, July 28:
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced, after The Times reported it, that it is investigating the possibility of setting up a commercial subsidiary and selling shares in, among other things, the World Cup to private investors. The proposal has drawn strong criticism from several quarters.
Wednesday, July 29:
The European Football Association (Uefa) is calling an emergency meeting to discuss how the proposal should be handled.
In a letter sent to all 211 member countries, Infantino writes that if the proposal is passed, all member associations will receive a financial contribution equivalent to 194 million kronor. Associations that also vote in favour of the proposal will receive an additional contribution of 194 million kronor, for a total of approximately 388 million kronor.
Infantino defends the proposal, saying: “It is part of a democratic process and above all, it is a possibility, but not a requirement.”
Thursday, July 30:
UEFA has announced that it will boycott all FIFA tournaments as long as Infantino's plan remains in place. The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has also announced that it opposes the plans.
FIFA says it will continue with the proposal and blames the heated tone on “incorrect media reports.”
Friday, July 31:
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) stands behind UEFA and Concacaf.
Gianni Infantino's senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigns in protest at the federation's proposal.
Saturday, August 1:
The proposal is scrapped. Gianni Infantino states that FIFA will not move forward with the controversial plan.
According to Britain's The Telegraph, Uefa is giving Infantino an ultimatum: resign or face a vote of confidence.
Sunday, August 2:
The Telegraph reports that Uefa is considering legal action against Infantino.
Monday, August 3:
Several European federations, including England and Wales, announce that they are withdrawing their support for Infantino, writes The Times.
The Swedish Football Association announces that it also has no confidence in Infantino. "A different leadership is needed," says association chairman Simon Åström during a digital press conference.
Tuesday, August 4:
Dissatisfaction is also simmering within Fifa. Fifa's Swedish secretary general Mattias Grafström breaks the silence and, in an internal message to employees seen by Sky News and others, Grafström writes that what happened is a "sad and reprehensible development".
Wednesday, August 5:
Infantino gathers his top executives for an emergency meeting in Rabat, Morocco. Fifa later acknowledges in a press release that “mistakes have been made.” In a letter - which has been seen by several media outlets - to Fifa’s 211 member associations, Infantino and Grafström write: “We sincerely apologize for these mistakes and promise to ensure that they are not repeated.
FIFA also warns that the federation will not tolerate "attacks on its integrity."
